5-HTP is short for 5-Hydroxytryptophan, which is an amino acid. As a transitional component in tryptophan metabolism, 5-HTP is also a compound which in the metabolic pathway precedes the monoamine neurotransmitter serotonin. As a dietary supplement, 5-HTP is suggested for use as an antidepressant, sleeping aid, but also as an appetite suppressant. Vitamin B6 helps 5-HTP decarboxylate into serotonin, with assistance of a lyase enzyme, namely the aromatic L amino acid decarboxylase. The theory is that 5-HTP, when ingested as a supplement, leads to increased serotonin production. While mainly being used as an appetite suppressant in the body building community, it also improves cognitive abilities, but also endurance and stamina. While there are some concerns in use of 5-HTP and MAO inhibitors in combination, sensitive users report only positive effects, that is why it was included in Clinitrim-5.

7-Keto, or 7-oxo-DHEA, as it is less commonly known, was developed through the research of the steroid dehydroepiandrosterone, or DHEA, and the correlated aging effects. DHEA metabolite 7-Keto, discovered as 3b -Acetoxyandrost - 5 - ene-7, 17- dione roughly sixty years ago, was just recently developed as the DHEA supplement. DHEA is the most common steroid, naturally appearing in the human blood. The DHEA levels in blood decline with the age, therefore a DHEA supplement may make sense even outside the body building circles. Touted as not hormonal and not androgenic derivative of DHEA it is supposed to activate thermogenic enzymes, thereby increasing the metabolic rate, which leads to an increase in burned calories per day, no matter if actually working out or not.

ChromeMateChromeMate® or chromium, helps balance blood sugar levels, boosting the metabolism

Damiana is a shrub belonging to the family of Turneraceae. Even though it is a small shrub, it produces aromatic, small flowers. It is generally found in the regions of South America, Caribbean, Mexico and Central America. It is also a fruit bearing shrub. The flowers generally blossom in late summer on the damiana shrub. Then the fruits follow. The fruit it bears is quite similar in taste to figs. It emits a smell which is quite similar to the odor of chamomile. The oils present in the shrub are reason behind this odor. It is said to have aphrodisiac properties. Natives of south and Central America use the leaves to make tea. In Mexico, the tea made with damiana leaves is generally drunk with sugar so as to increase the love making ability.

Glucomannan is known to help fight off constipation, obesity, type 2 diabetes and cholesterol and other lipids.

Guarana is not only a dietary supplement but also an energy booster as well as it has a high concentration of caffeine.

Gymnema Sylvestre is native to India, predominantly in tropical forests of India. This herb has traditionally been used in the Indian eclectic alternative medical system as the naturopathic treatment for diabetes. The active ingredients or bioactive constituents are a group of gymnemic acids, which have antidiabetic and anti-inflammatory as well as antisweetener properties. If used for a while, gymnema sylvestre, or rather the gymnemic acids, have the effect of reducing the blood sugar level. These glycosides are found in an extract of the leaves and it seems that the acids have a similar structure to saccharose. Besides the gymnemic acids, the plant contains also saponins, quercitol, stigmasterol and also some amino acid derivatives, namely trimethylamine, betaine and choline. When the leaves of gymnema sylvestre are chewed, you temporarily lose the ability to taste sugar.

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Yerba Matte or Ilex paraguariensis commonly grows in South America. It contains about twenty four vitamins and minerals, fifteen amino acids, eleven types of polyphenols, caffeine, and contains a high level of antioxidants. It is considered to be the most balanced stimulant and revered as the “drink of the gods”. It contains xanthine alkaloids such as theobromine, caffeine and theophylline, and saponins that stimulate the immune system, enhance the memory and focus, and suppress appetite. Yerba Mate also helps regulate the blood sugar and cholesterol level. It also helps burn the fat and fight free radical damages to cells that may cause cancer and aging. It also helps in cleansing the blood, and may act as a diuretic